Civic Partnership and Engagement Advisory Committee Meeting, 04/16/2026

The City of Laredo Civic Partnership and Engagement Advisory Committee met on April 16, 2026, primarily to review and score applications for hotel motel tax funding. The committee discussed the evaluation criteria, noting issues with incomplete applications, lack of detailed budget justifications, and insufficient documentation such as room night tracking and marketing plans. Members emphasized the importance of ensuring funds are used to promote tourism and hotel stays, rather than general organizational expenses. They also highlighted the need for better coordination with the Convention and Visitors Bureau to improve tracking and solicitation efforts. Due to a lack of quorum, no formal votes were taken, but the committee planned to finalize scoring and recommendations for city council consideration. Technical difficulties with the application portal were also noted as a hindrance to efficient review.